After the Euro semifinal match between France and Spain, France head coach Deschamps attended the post-match press conference and gave an in-depth reflection and summary of his team's performance. Facing the media cameras, Deschamps candidly pointed out the problems encountered by the team in this crucial match and expressed his outlook for the future.
First, Deschamps talked about the low form of several key players in the team, especially Mbappe and Griezmann. He admitted that these players failed to perform at their best due to fatigue and injuries at the end of the season. Although he emphasized that he would not make excuses for the defeat, he also bluntly pointed out the inadequacy of the team's preparation, in particular, Chouamene and Yu Pamekano's physical condition was not at its best.
Talking about the team's lack of offensive power, Deschamps said that although the team has shown some offensive ability before, they obviously did not play to their full strength in the match with Spain. He admitted that the team is deficient in deep passing, which limits their offensive efficiency to a certain extent.
When asked about his future, Deschamps appeared very cautious. He said that he had just experienced a disappointing semi-final loss and that it was not the right time to talk about his personal stay or departure. He believes that the president of the French Football Federation has a clear plan for the future of the team and hinted that he will respect the Federation's decision.
In summarizing his Euro trip, Deschamps spoke highly of the Spanish team's performance. He believes that Spain is a very strong team, and they showed a very high level in ball control and passing. Although the French team also tried their best, but in the face of such an opponent, they are still a little out of their depth. Deschamps also pointed out that the team may have done better in passing to the sides, but the lack of sufficient deep passing is one of the major reasons why their offense is blocked.
Regarding the team's style, Deschamps emphasized that France is not a cautious or defensive team, they have excellent defensive ability and also want to show their strength in the offensive end. However, due to the limitations of various reasons, they have to make some adjustments to adapt to the needs of the game. Nonetheless, Deschamps was satisfied with his team's defensive performance, believing that they were able to withstand the pressure at key moments.
Finally, Deschamps also addressed Mbappe's decision not to wear a mask. He said that wearing the mask caused Mbappe problems and he felt more comfortable without it. Although this affected the team's offensive efficiency to some extent, Deschamps also recognized the team's fighting spirit and determination shown through Mouani's goal.
